TOrespect the original character of the house, Gurney
restored the crown moldings and marble hearth on the first
floor and then started weaving in modern elements. Recessed
ceiling spots illuminate the art, and the walls are painted in the
same Sherwin Williams Pure White that is used in the National
Gallery. Quarter-sawn oak floorboards are stained brown-black for contrast, and the kitchen and bathrooms are paved
with white Calcutta Gold marble. The subdued palette and
consistent use of materials flatter the art and create a sense
of unity from one space and level to another. But Gurney
has also introduced some striking juxtapositions. White oak
closets link the master bedroom to the sybaritic bathroom
with its long stainless steel sink. A six-panel pocketing door plays
off a steel-framed staircase with white quartzite treads.
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